Merlin Fic Recs!

So, I started watching Merlin recently, and I've just completely fallen in love with the Merlin/Arthur pairing. Needless to say, I've been reading TONS of fics. So, here's a few recs from this lovely fandom~

PAIRING: Merlin/Arthur
1. Three Tasks by syllic
Summary: Which there are suitors for Merlin and Arthur is the official Royal Arbiter for Suitable Suitors' Disputes.   

2. Assumptions by wrtrs_blck
Summary: Everyone assumes Merlin knows what is going on. He really, really doesn't.
My notes: This is just so, so much fun to read. Oblivious Merlin, tons of humour, the knights and Morgana and Gwen all rooting for Merlin against Arthur's supposed disloyalty for Merlin. Just, read it. 

3. So are they all, all honorable men by seperis
Summary: Considering Arthur's future wife will be chosen less for compatibility than for her political value, Merlin may be the only marriage he'll have that won't end in bloodshed or a great deal of fortifying wine. 
My notes: Protective!Arthur~ <3

4. The Crown Of The Summer Court by astolat
Summary: Where Merlin is one of heirs and contenders to the throne of the elves, and Arthur becomes his champion. Just a wonderful, beautifully written fic. Amazing to read. <3

5. Bedmate by seperis
Summary: "I'd like to see you do this to yourself one day," Arthur says against Merlin's ear. "Watch you spread your legs and wet your fingers, slide them inside to make yourself ready for me." 

6. Favorite by astolat
Summary: Arthur tipped back against the wall, his mouth open for breath and staring at the small arrow-slit window over Merlin's head, trying to work out how it could possibly be that good with Merlin, of all people. 

7. Truth Is A Whisper by seperis
Summary: Words can also be mightier than the sword. Protective!Merlin

8. Jigsaw Porn by waldorph
Summary: Merlin likes being used, a little. Hints of D/s
My notes: Just UNF. 

9. All Laughter From Before by waldorph
Summary: It's pretty, but very distressing. And lo, all is sunshine and daisies... and death, but what can you do? 

10. The Weight of Words by waldorph
Summary: Merlin is not the only one for whom words have power. Protective!Arthur

11. Reciprocation by astolat
Summary: He only meant to complain; you didn't take serving girls on hunting trips, and the alternative interpretation didn't even occur to him until Merlin said indignantly, "I'm not going to do that!"

12. A Smile Is Its Sword by nahara
Summary: Merlin thinks he's being suave. Arthur thinks he's being subtle. Both are failing. Jealous, protective Arthur. Oblivious Merlin. <3

13. The Knights Have A Thousand Eyes bystakeaclaim
Summary: In which Arthur attempts to teach his knights, his knights attempt to woo Merlin and Arthur is definitely not jealous....
 
14. The One Where There Is A Ridiculous Amount Of Fucking by ifyouweremine
Summary: They’ve been fucking all day or near enough to it and the room reeks of spunk and sweat—hot thick musk of sex, the air heavy with it. Weighted down.
My notes: The title should have said it all. Have some scorching, hot, well written, filthy filthy porn. Mmmm....

15. Today We Are Victors by nightanddaze
Summary: The first thing Arthur Pendragon ever learned was that he could have almost anything he wanted. The history of Arthur's need.